Sputnik
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Hence the thunderstorms.
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Spilled coffee on Macbook Pro
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Hence the thunderstorms.
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Fudzy
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Wont insurance cover that?
D3x!
Banned
Divorce!
Lol, that's a bit extreme... but if it had been my Xbox, now that would be a different story
Sorry to resurrect this again, but I'm wondering if anyone else here has experience with removing the key caps from their MBP and putting them back.
As previously mentioned I've gone ahead and done exactly that but now my poor keyboard just does not "feel" the same.
I'm wondering if I need to rinse my key caps in water and use alcohol (as recommended) on the actual keyboard and then replace the key caps again. Does anybody think this is a good idea?
I'm trying to regain the nice "tight n crisp" feeling that my keyboard originally had. Anyone think it's possible?
Thx
PS: The actual MBP is seems to be working 100% after my incident, it's just the keyboard that is bothering me.
As previously mentioned I've gone ahead and done exactly that but now my poor keyboard just does not "feel" the same.
I'm wondering if I need to rinse my key caps in water and use alcohol (as recommended) on the actual keyboard and then replace the key caps again. Does anybody think this is a good idea?
I'm trying to regain the nice "tight n crisp" feeling that my keyboard originally had. Anyone think it's possible?
Thx
PS: The actual MBP is seems to be working 100% after my incident, it's just the keyboard that is bothering me.
Venomous
Honorary Master
If you are going to risk doing that then you better make sure it is not plugged into mains & that the battery is removed first.
It might help as you will probably find that some of the spill did "land" on the keyboard.
It might help as you will probably find that some of the spill did "land" on the keyboard.
No.
When you removed the key caps you created play where they attach. Removing them again would make it even worse.
Why did you do this in the first place if you could have just dunked the entire keyboard in meths/alcohol?
If you want that nice tight crisp feeling back you are going to have to buy a new keyboard.
http://partstore.co.za/categories/Laptop-Parts/Keyboards/Apple/
http://www.laptopaccessories.co.za/3_Compatible_List-detail.php Starts on page two of keyboards.
Venomous
Honorary Master
That is true, cleaning the keyboard will remove the stickiness but not the 'play' in the keys. Replacing (as per Ponder) would be more effective.
Ok thanks Ponder and Venomous. That's the information I was looking for.
Guess I will have to replace the entire keyboard then.
Ponder: I was not aware that one could remove the entire keyboard, so I removed the individual keycaps and scissor mechanisms in order to clean. In fact, I'm still not sure how one could remove the keyboard, but I'll get on ifixit and research that a bit.
Anyway, this whole thing has been a learning experience and at least if it ever happens again to me or anyone I know then I will be that much more the wiser. Thanks for the info.
Guess I will have to replace the entire keyboard then.
Ponder: I was not aware that one could remove the entire keyboard, so I removed the individual keycaps and scissor mechanisms in order to clean. In fact, I'm still not sure how one could remove the keyboard, but I'll get on ifixit and research that a bit.
Anyway, this whole thing has been a learning experience and at least if it ever happens again to me or anyone I know then I will be that much more the wiser. Thanks for the info.
Oh wait, one more thing...
My MBP is insured under my household policy as a specified item and for "All Risks".
Does anyone know if that included accidental damage from spills, dropping it etc?
And would they replace or repair the item. (Suppose it depends on the level of damage)
The policy is with M&F.
I don't have a copy of it handy or else I would read through it, but even so I'm very skeptical when it comes to insurance companies.
My MBP is insured under my household policy as a specified item and for "All Risks".
Does anyone know if that included accidental damage from spills, dropping it etc?
And would they replace or repair the item. (Suppose it depends on the level of damage)
The policy is with M&F.
I don't have a copy of it handy or else I would read through it, but even so I'm very skeptical when it comes to insurance companies.
Venomous
Honorary Master
There could possibly be quite a few screws that you would need to undo to get to the keyboard ( be warned) but it is not impossible. Make notes where they come from & keep them in an order you will be able to get them back in again. There could possibly be clips that you would have to losen too. & then there will be the cable joining the keyboard to the laptop mainboard.
Venomous
Honorary Master
You would have to ask your insurance company as it defers per company & also what you requested in your policy. Some do cover it some don't. I've delt with a few clients in regards to this. Most insurance companies that do cover it would require at least a quote & possibly the broken part returned to them in some instances.
Which area are you in?
Well now you know for next time, not that I'm encouraging another spill
The ifixit guides will be very useful to you.
You're welcome.
I'd explore the insurance route. Getting to the keyboard means pulling everything out of the laptop - I think that includes the battery which iirc requires a special screwdriver.
Tri-Wing magnetic bits can be ordered from Christensen Tools, sizes 0-5 R7.90 exVAT, sizes 6-9 R10.70 exVAT. Just need a hexagonal driver handle for the bits to fit in which many people already have.
Venomous: I'm in Kempton Park for the next few weeks and then I'll be in Cape Town. As a matter of interest I'm going to try get a quote from Core for repair/replacement of the top panel including the keyboard and then see what my insurance company says about that. Of course I will have to check what my excess is and then decide if it's worth it or not.
Bwana is right about disassembling the entire laptop to get at the keyboard. I've looked at the ifixit guide and it's way complicated for someone like me.
Ponder: Thanks for the screwdriver info. I've been looking for those everywhere I go. Hardware stores, hobby shops, computer outlets. Nobody has them. Will try to order from Christensen. Ta.
Bwana is right about disassembling the entire laptop to get at the keyboard. I've looked at the ifixit guide and it's way complicated for someone like me.
Ponder: Thanks for the screwdriver info. I've been looking for those everywhere I go. Hardware stores, hobby shops, computer outlets. Nobody has them. Will try to order from Christensen. Ta.
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Fudzy
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Careful, consult with the insurance company first. They might get sticky (excuse the pun) about who does the repairs. Rather ask Core to quote so your insurance people have an assesment before undertaking the task.